Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A034
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 17/17 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.